Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during November 1 & 2. It is believed that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31st, and the spirits of all deceased children (angelitos) are allowed to reunite with their families. On November 2nd, the spirits of the adults return to the mortal world to visit loved ones and walk among the living to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them.
To decorate these cookies, you’ll need the following colors and consistencies of royal icing:
- Flood consistency royal icing: White and black
- Medium consistency royal icing: Red, green, yellow, orange, purple, white, black and ivory
My Sugar Cookie & Royal Icing Recipe
To achieve the proper royal icing consistencies, please read my blog post: What is Royal Icing?
This is the cookie cutter I use, you can buy it by clicking on the picture:
Skull Cookie Cutter by Ann Clark
Here’s the list of supplies you’ll need to complete this project, with links to the products I use:
- Skull Cookie Cutter by Ann Clark
- 12″ Decorating bags
- Small tip-less decorating bags
- Round tip #1
- Round tip#2
- Wilton Color Right System
- Ivory gel color
- 5 piece decorating brush set
- Antique gold color dust
- Scribe tool
Leave any questions in the comments!
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Dulcia Bakery 